The Idaho jack adapter

fullcalf · 06-23-2011, 10:16 AM

First time posting new member. New owner 2008/nomad
Was looking at the jack adapter. Does this fix the problem
of front to rear balance. When I jack my bike up now the front lifts
so much higher and the bike is not as stable.

cactusjack · 06-23-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fullcalf

First time posting new member. New owner 2008/nomad
Was looking at the jack adapter. Does this fix the problem
of front to rear balance. When I jack my bike up now the front lifts
so much higher and the bike is not as stable.

It provides a flat, stable lifting surface for your motorcycle jack. If the front lifts higher, you need to move the jack towards the rear of the bike to distribute the weight more evenly.

macmac · 06-23-2011, 08:46 PM

It will fix that if you do your part. In the past with a lift you needed 2 small squares of 3/8" plywood for the frame tabs and to use the cast engine lug for a 3 point lift to be ballanced.

Doing work on the rear means the ft brake will be tired ON and the ft wheel blocked still. Doing ft end work means the rear brake will be tied down and the rear wheel blocked.

Dropping either wheel creates a weight tranfer problem unless the other whole is locked and blocked.

Here is one way to get the bike up high enough to use the adapter well.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/

Note there is a side stand block, that the wood is in 3 pieces, and the ceter section slips out to run in the lift.

last getting off the blocks is best done by turing them just before the bike comes down, and so you roll off the plank quickly.

anchornomad · 06-23-2011, 09:50 PM

Mac,Good pictures to show the lifting of bike. I have one of Bud's lifts and it works great. Makes lifting the bike easy and secure. Ride Safe. Dennis

macmac · 06-23-2011, 10:34 PM

It beats lot of magic words, and wigglin my fingers to levitate it

**BudMan** · 06-23-2011, 10:48 PM

That jack is worth the money. It's a big help.
Oh yeah.........Welcome to the Forum!!

fullcalf · 06-24-2011, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the info. I can tell I,\'m going to like this forum.

macmac · 06-24-2011, 11:55 AM

Oh yeah. Make sure you buy a pink one from Bud..

really man, some of these guys get black and forget to take it off at all!

No one will miss a nice bright pink under the bike frame a bit LOL

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fullcalf Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4	The Idaho jack adapter First time posting new member. New owner 2008/nomad Was looking at the jack adapter. Does this fix the problem of front to rear balance. When I jack my bike up now the front lifts so much higher and the bike is not as stable. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	The Idaho jack adapter It will fix that if you do your part. In the past with a lift you needed 2 small squares of 3/8" plywood for the frame tabs and to use the cast engine lug for a 3 point lift to be ballanced. Doing work on the rear means the ft brake will be tired ON and the ft wheel blocked still. Doing ft end work means the rear brake will be tied down and the rear wheel blocked. Dropping either wheel creates a weight tranfer problem unless the other whole is locked and blocked. Here is one way to get the bike up high enough to use the adapter well. http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/ Note there is a side stand block, that the wood is in 3 pieces, and the ceter section slips out to run in the lift. last getting off the blocks is best done by turing them just before the bike comes down, and so you roll off the plank quickly. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-23-2011, 09:50 PM	#4
anchornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansburg, Alberta Canada Posts: 293	The Idaho jack adapter Mac,Good pictures to show the lifting of bike. I have one of Bud's lifts and it works great. Makes lifting the bike easy and secure. Ride Safe. Dennis __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE *2007 Nomad Black & Titanium - Dennis -Evansburg, Alberta Canada KawaNOW #01721
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	The Idaho jack adapter It beats lot of magic words, and wigglin my fingers to levitate it __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2011, 10:48 PM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	The Idaho jack adapter That jack is worth the money. It's a big help. Oh yeah.........Welcome to the Forum!! __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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06-24-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
fullcalf Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4	The Idaho jack adapter Thanks for the info. I can tell I,\'m going to like this forum.
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06-24-2011, 11:55 AM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	The Idaho jack adapter Oh yeah. Make sure you buy a pink one from Bud.. really man, some of these guys get black and forget to take it off at all! No one will miss a nice bright pink under the bike frame a bit LOL __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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